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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,960.76, 91,452.51 and 27,683.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 60,960.76, 91,452.51 and 27,683.14 is: 41,529.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    60,960.76 : 91,452.51 = 27,683.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    60,960.76/91,452.51 = 27,683.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    60,960.76x = 91,452.51 × 27,683.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    60,960.76x = 2,531,692,637.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,531,692,637.68/60,960.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,529.87

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